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  • Makhmudova L.

    Anthropogenic Impacts in the Yesil River Basin

    Year: 2023

    Collections: Research Paper

    Topics: Water

    Authors: Makhmudova L., Mussina A., Ospanova M., Zharylkassyn A., Kanatuly A.

    Countries: Kazakhstan

    Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research

    The research aimed to assess the impact of human economic activities on the Yesil River Basin based on the observational data contained in Kazhydromet’s (Republic State Enterprise, RSE) hydrometeorological periodicals of 1933-2019. The additional analysis of numerous sources – statistics digests, online data of the Bureau of National Statistics under the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK), monographs and scientific papers also allowed to reliably evaluate the overall water consumption in the country.



  • Manuel Andresh

    Hydrogen production in Kazakhstan and Trans-Caspian Hydrogen Transportation

    Year: 2024

    Collections: Policy Briefs

    Topics: Energy

    Authors: Kobzev A., Manuel Andresh, Abylaikhan Soltanayev, Nurbek Yessetov

    Countries: Kazakhstan

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  • Martens Patrick

    The political economy of water insecurity in Central Asia given the Belt and Road initiative

    Year: 2018

    Collections: Scientific Publications

    Topics: Water, Sustainable Development

    Authors: Martens Patrick

    Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

    Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research



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  • Masoomi B.

    The Effects of Pre-Ozonation on Drinking Water Quality Parameters

    Year: 2021

    Collections: Research Paper

    Topics: Water

    Authors: Masoomi B., Jaafarzadeh N., Tabatabaie Tayebeh, Jorfi S., Kouhgardi E.

    Countries: Iran

    Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research



  • Mayar M. A.


  • Mitusov A.

    Socio-economic and public health impacts of climate change and water availability in Aral District, Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan

    Year: 2022

    Collections: Scientific Publications

    Topics: Climate

    Authors: Khaibullina Zh., Amantaikyzy A., Ariphanova D., Temirbayeva R., Mitusov A., Zhurumbetova Zh.

    Countries: Kazakhstan

    Source:


    Karizes and Current Prospects for Their Use in Kazakhstan.

    Year: 2021

    Collections: Research Paper

    Topics: Irrigation

    Authors: Mitusov A., Sultanbekova A.K., Sagintayev J.M., Azami A.

    Countries: Kazakhstan

    Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research


    Water Quality of Lake Iskanderkul and Its Tributaries

    Year: 2020

    Collections: Research Paper

    Topics: Water

    Authors: Mitusov A., Normakhmedova Z. O., Kurbonov N. B.

    Countries: Tajikistan

    Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research



  • Mohammad Al-Hosban

    Mapping the potential for managed aquifer recharge in Kazakhstan

    Year: 2024

    Collections: Scientific Publications

    Topics: Water, Sustainable Development

    Authors: Catalin Stefan, Jana Sallwey, Nurlan Ongdas, Mohammad Al-Hosban

    Countries: Kazakhstan

    Source: https://water-ca.org

    MAR remains relatively underutilized in Central Asia despite its potential to address water scarcity issues, particularly those related to seasonal fluctuations in water availability. Thus, the objective of this study was to produce a map depicting the potential suitability of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) implementation in Kazakhstan. Employing a multi-criteria decision analysis framework, five distinct physical criteria were integrated and visualized within a Geographic Information System (GIS) to delineate the intrinsic potential for MAR. To demonstrate the practical utility of the generated map, it was applied to the Zhambyl region in Southern Kazakhstan, an area previously afflicted by water scarcity challenges. The intrinsic MAR potential map was overlaid with remote sensing data identifying potential water sources and water utilization patterns. This overlay facilitated the identification of priority areas with potential for further evaluation for MAR implementation. The map developed for Kazakhstan represents the first spatial representation of MAR potential within the region, serving to raise awareness regarding the feasibility of MAR application. It is anticipated that dissemination of this map will enhance understanding among water management professionals, potentially catalysing the integration of MAR methodologies into regional water management strategies.



  • Mohammad Najim Nasimi

    Groundwater quality assessment using water quality index and geospatial tools: Kabul Province case study

    Year: 2024

    Collections: Scientific Publications

    Topics: Water

    Authors: Maiwand Omary, Mohammad Najim Nasimi, Mohammad Nasim Nasimi

    Countries: Afghanistan

    Source: https://water-ca.org

    This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of Kabul Province’s groundwater for drinking by way of analyzing the data collected from 34 ground monitoring wells. The purpose was helped through the assessment of a set of groundwater physico-chemical parameters (pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS); sulfate, fluoride, nitrate, and boron content; total hardness (TH) as calcium carbonate, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and total iron), as well as the determination of the Water Quality Index (WQI) developed based on sampling the water points located in the districts of Kabul Province and Kabul City in the course of 3 years (2018 to 2020) to provide a clear and concise representation of water quality status, and cat-egorize groundwater into different quality classes ranging from “excellent” to “unsuitable for drinking”. Moreover, the spatial distribution of WQI and 12 physico-chemical parameter values was mapped using the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) Interpolation in Arcmap 10.7 environment, revealing distinct water quality patterns across the study area. The water qual-ity testing outcomes under this investigation show compliance of multiple water contaminant concentrations with the World Health Organization (WHO) Water Quality Guidelines and Afghanistan National Drinking Water Quality Standards (ANDWQS). The WQI values range between 27.5 and 112 (as per ANDWQS) and between 33 and 127.5 (as per WHO Guide-lines); the WQI (WHO) display 9% and WQI (ANDWQS) display 3% of groundwater unsuit-able for drinking. Spatial variation maps (IDW Interpolation) demonstate that turbidity, TDS, TH, and magnesium concentration values for the provinces’s central and eastern sec-tions exceed the permissible thresholds. The study’s findings underscore the need for target-ed groundwater management strategies, including pollution control and regular monitoring, to safeguard water quality and public health in Kabul Province.



  • Mohammad Nasim Nasimi

    Groundwater quality assessment using water quality index and geospatial tools: Kabul Province case study

    Year: 2024

    Collections: Scientific Publications

    Topics: Water

    Authors: Maiwand Omary, Mohammad Najim Nasimi, Mohammad Nasim Nasimi

    Countries: Afghanistan

    Source: https://water-ca.org

    This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of Kabul Province’s groundwater for drinking by way of analyzing the data collected from 34 ground monitoring wells. The purpose was helped through the assessment of a set of groundwater physico-chemical parameters (pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS); sulfate, fluoride, nitrate, and boron content; total hardness (TH) as calcium carbonate, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and total iron), as well as the determination of the Water Quality Index (WQI) developed based on sampling the water points located in the districts of Kabul Province and Kabul City in the course of 3 years (2018 to 2020) to provide a clear and concise representation of water quality status, and cat-egorize groundwater into different quality classes ranging from “excellent” to “unsuitable for drinking”. Moreover, the spatial distribution of WQI and 12 physico-chemical parameter values was mapped using the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) Interpolation in Arcmap 10.7 environment, revealing distinct water quality patterns across the study area. The water qual-ity testing outcomes under this investigation show compliance of multiple water contaminant concentrations with the World Health Organization (WHO) Water Quality Guidelines and Afghanistan National Drinking Water Quality Standards (ANDWQS). The WQI values range between 27.5 and 112 (as per ANDWQS) and between 33 and 127.5 (as per WHO Guide-lines); the WQI (WHO) display 9% and WQI (ANDWQS) display 3% of groundwater unsuit-able for drinking. Spatial variation maps (IDW Interpolation) demonstate that turbidity, TDS, TH, and magnesium concentration values for the provinces’s central and eastern sec-tions exceed the permissible thresholds. The study’s findings underscore the need for target-ed groundwater management strategies, including pollution control and regular monitoring, to safeguard water quality and public health in Kabul Province.



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